New England Patriots quarterback Tim Tebow, center, tosses the ball as Tom Brady, left, talks with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels during a team football practice in Foxborough, Mass., on Tuesday June 11, 2013. (Charles Krupa, The Associated Press)

On the first day of training camp for the New England Patriots, Tim Tebow should walk on the field wearing No. 81. Yes, that was the number of tight end Aaron Hernandez, the accused murderer recently cut by the Pats. Before you scream against the idea, here’s the premise: The Patriots need a ray sunshine. And, regardless of what you think of him as a quarterback, Tebow can bring a smile like no player in the NFL.

Peter Burns is a radio show host for Fox Sports Radio and Mile High Sports Radio in Denver. He is a former collegiate athlete and grew up in Baton Rouge, La. A self-proclaimed fan-analyst, Peter has covered every major sport for over a decade, including four NBA Championships with the San Antonio Spurs.